Cats have such a reputation for independence that the idea that you can train them may give rise to more amusement than belief. When you embark on the long journey of how to teach your cat to play nice, there’s one single most important thing to bear in mind – take your time. Don’t go over the line with your feline buddy and don’t expect he will completely change to your fashion. The glue that binds together all the ingredients of the perfect calm cat formula is patience.Read more »

Excessive heat during the summer months can be as vulnerable to pets, as it is to their human owners. When the temperature rises, there are many potential ways your pet can easily get hurt – make sure to watch for several potential threats and guard your pet against them.Read more »

When you go to a holiday abroad, do you take your pet, or leave them at home? There are lots of arguments for both options so it’s a case of weighing up the different factors and deciding which is right for you and your animal companion.Read more »

Dogs are the most faithful and loving of companions and they certainly don’t wait for Valentine’s Day to show you how much they care. How well do you ‘speak dog’? Some of the signals your pet sends out are easy to interpret but there are a few more subtle signs too: Read more »

Despite years of campaigning by the RSPCA, it still happens. Every year, there are numerous presentations of animal pets for Christmas gifts, and for all sorts of reasons it’s a really bad idea. If you’re considering giving a pet as a Christmas present, here’s a few reasons why we’d beg you to think again: